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Information on the latest research and studies, better-health tips, and advice for children's and seniors' health from GateHouse News Service. Know what the \x34study of the week\x34 means for your health and that of your family, and get plenty of
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Information on the latest research and studies, better-health tips, and advice for children's and seniors' health from GateHouse News Service. Know what the \x34study of the week\x34 means for your health and that of your family, and get plenty of fodder to ask your doctor about.

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Nov. 15, 2013
11:23 a.m.

Number to Know

10 minutes: You can create your own 10-minute workout by doing 10 exercises for one minute each. Jog in place, do jumping jacks, do bicycle ab crunches, leg lifts, push-ups, a wall sit, high knees, lunges, a plank and finish up with some squats.

— Life Fitness

Children's Health

Grab the whole family early on Thanksgiving (before the football games start) and go for a family walk or hike. Depending on where you live, you could enjoy the late fall weather or walk faster to warm up in the crisp winter temps. If there are trails nearby, set out for a long-distance hike.

— Life Fitness

New Research

“T,” or testosterone replacement therapy, can help improve a man’s sexual performance but also increase his risk of death, according to a new study. CNN Health reports that the Journal of the American Medical Association published research that found men who had testosterone therapy were 29 percent more likely to die, have a heart attack or suffer a stroke than those who were not on the hormone replacement.